July 2019

HARYANA Wheat productivity increases by 17 % in Haryana   The productivity of wheat has increased by 17.13 per cent and production by 8.88 per cent under the State Food Security Mission in the year 2018-19 in Haryana.   Govt lauded the increase in the production and productivity of commercial crops like millet, jowar, pulses … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Groundwater in Rajasthan fell by 62.70%, reveals study   ð  With the PHED digging up more tube wells in the city, serious concerns are being raised about the level of groundwater. ð  As per a decadal average study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) on 928 stations in the state, Rajasthan is facing a … Read more

HARYANA At Rs4,602 cr per month, state’s GST collection impressive   Haryana has reported an impressive GST collection of Rs 55,231 crore in 2018-19 with the monthly collection pegged at Rs 4,602.56 crore.   In fact, Haryana’s GST collections fared well as compared to India’s figures of Rs 11,77,369 crore, which comes out to be … Read more

RAJASTHAN UPSC pre-qualifiers to get free hostel, food   Students qualifying the preliminary round of the Union Public Service Commission exam can now get free hostel, food, study material, coaching and library facilities as per a recent circular issued by the Rajasthan institute of cooperative education and management (RICEM). RICEM is a training institution promoted … Read more

HARYANA State unveils policy for building guest houses in residential areas   The Haryana Government has finalised a policy for the construction of guest and boarding houses in residential areas across the state.   According to the new policy announced by the Town and Country Planning Department, the guest and boarding houses will only be … Read more

RAJASTHAN Makrana Marble used for Taj Mahal is now ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’   Marble from Makrana in Rajasthan is now Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), as confirmed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), an international non-governmental organisation devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.   The GHSR designation … Read more

HARYANA Haryana Govt and BSE ink pact to facilitate MSMEs raise capital   Government of Haryana and India’s leading Bombay stock exchange(BSE) signed a pact to encourage and support state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to raise capital. The tie-up will enable SMEs(Small and medium-sized enterprises)to raise funds through the platform “BSE SME”, The small companies … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government has launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme   The Rajasthan governmenthas launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme, a Police training program, for class 8 and 9 students . The training aims to curb rising adolescent delinquency and strengthen teenagers mentally and physically. Also, it aims to make the students aware of basic laws and legal procedures. All aspects of … Read more

HARYANA ·         State, NSE sign agreement to boost medium enterprises ð  The National Stock Exchange (NSE) said it has signed a pact with the Haryana Government to help boost the growth of MSME sector in the state. ð  As per the memorandum of understanding, NSE will support the Haryana Government in enhancing the financing opportunities … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan govt launched Udyog Mitra Portal for online registration of new MSMEs ð  In a bid to encourage new businesses to flourish in Rajasthan, the state government launched a new ‘Udyog Mitra’ portal for online registration of new enterprises in state. The main objective of the portal is to ensure that new business … Read more